WHAT'S ON: 72 hours of things to do this weekend

RIDE'EM: Brady Fielder will be in the open bull ride at the Kuttabul Bullarama.Melanie Plane

Anh Do - The happiest refugee. Live!

When: Friday, August 11, 8pm

Where: MECC

Tickets: $59.90 adult, $54.90 concession

Details: Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir to the stage in a popular stand-up show. Follow Anh Do as he travels to Australia in 1980 on an 8m fishing boat with 47 Vietnamese refugees to ultimately become a lawyer and one of Australia's most sought after comedians.

Kuttabul Bullarama

When: Saturday, August 12, 6pm

Where: Kuttabul Hotel

Tickets: $25 adult, $10 child, $60 family

Details: Amateur and professional bull rides, local school and vendor stalls and live music.

The AC/DC Story

When: Saturday August 12, 7:30pm

Where: MECC

Tickets: $65 adult/ $55 concession

Details: An AC/DC tribute 'like watching a live movie documentary'. Three-hour concert and biography of the band described as a 'must for parents to educate their children in Australian rock history'.

Details: Head to the markets for a variety of fresh fruit and vegies, plants, clothes, household items and more. Gold coin donation entry.

Health, Lifestyle Expo

When: Sunday. August 13, 9am

Where: The Old Station Teahouse, Cape Hillsborough Road

Details: A day out in the beautiful surroundings of the Old Station Teahouse with delicious food, alternative therapies, music, crystals, jewellery, handmade products and more. Child-friendly event. A gold coin donation for parking goes to the Seaforth Rural Fire Brigade.

Salsa Sundays

When: Sunday, August 13, 2pm

Where: Coco Cubano

Details: Dance the afternoon away at the Monthly Salsa Sunday or enjoy drinks and food and watch. Child-friendly.

Sunday Sesh

When: Sunday, August 13, 1pm

Where: Waterfront Cafe Bar

Details: Enjoy Sunday afternoon drinks and watch the sunset at the Waterfront Cafe Bar. Local pop and indie/folk musician Jade Fiyen will play her music to set the mood.

Details: CQUni students present a modern-day adaptation of the 1885 Gilbert and Sullivan classic comedy The Mikado.

Cheer at The Crater

When: Saturday, August 12 from 6pm

Where: Mackay Basketball Stadium, Juliet St

Details: Wear your best red or black outfit to The Crater to support your teams as they face their first knock-out finals of the season. Meteorettes play at 6pm, Meteors at 8pm.

Battle of the Bands

When: Sunday, August 13 from 2.30pm

Where: Maria's Donkey

Details: Enjoy the sweet sounds of some of the region's best artists as they vie for top spot in this year's Battle of the Bands competition. The winner will secure a spot on stage at the 2017 Airlie Beach Music Festival, playing in front of a huge crowd.